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• Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Rehabilitation, North Adelaide 5006
• Salary – AHP2, 91,785.00 - $106,330.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
• Part Time (0.40FTE), Temporary (fixed term) contract up until 2 June 2027

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

• Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
• Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
• Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites).
• Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

The Physiotherapist delivers high-quality, evidence-based care to children with brain injury, spinal issues, cerebral palsy, and complex rehabilitation needs. The Physiotherapist works with multidisciplinary teams across inpatient, outpatient, and outreach settings to ensure seamless care and optimal patient outcomes.

Key duties of the role

• Deliver therapy in a timely manner consistent with the indicated frequency and quantity to facilitate maximal recovery of patients.
• Liaise with families, staff, and local community services to provide an integrated approach to patient management.
• Provide a learning environment for students, colleagues, and the WCHN community.
• Implement and evaluate evidence-based physiotherapy services.
• Provide services to inpatients, outpatients, and at outreach locations.

Skills and Experience

• Appropriate degree or equivalent qualification which entitles registration with the Physiotherapy Board of Australia.
• Experience in Physiotherapy management of paediatric patients with rehabilitation needs.
• Experience working in an acute hospital setting and working with children, adolescents and their caregivers.
• Knowledge of effective Physiotherapy rehabilitation management principles for children.
• Ability to ensure the provision and promotion of high quality, efficient and effective Physiotherapy services to children and young people with acquired brain injury, spinal cord injury, cerebral palsy and other complex rehabilitation needs.

Enquiries can be directed to

Marianne Spizzo

Senior Physiotherapist, Paediatric Rehabilitation

8161 7367

Marianne.Spizzo@sa.gov.au 

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

• AHP2 Physiotherapist Paediatric Rehabilitation - Role Description Role Description - 932912.pdf
• Immunisation Requirements Checklist
• Applicant Documents Checklist

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 22 April 2026 at 11:55pm